finding a power cord

[stuntpenguin007]

I need to find a power cord to replace a 12V 750mAh power cord. If I were to replace the cord with a 12V 2A cord would the thing I'm trying to supply power to get fried?

[jdmlight]

I need to find a power cord to replace a 12V 750mAh power cord. If I were to replace the cord with a 12V 2A cord would the thing I'm trying to supply power to get fried?

Nope, that won't fry it. The voltage needs to match exactly, the current needs to be equal to or greater than the original. Something that needs 750ma will only draw 750ma out of the 2a possible.

If you're getting a replacement, make absolutely sure that you match up the polarity correctly. Mixing that up WILL in all likelihood fry something.

[nevermind1534]

If you're getting a replacement, make absolutely sure that you match up the polarity correctly. Mixing that up WILL in all likelihood fry something.

Unless it'a a rere exception like the NES that takes AC.

[jdmlight]

If you're getting a replacement, make absolutely sure that you match up the polarity correctly. Mixing that up WILL in all likelihood fry something.

Unless it'a a rere exception like the NES that takes AC.

True. (unless you're like me, I lost my original NES power brick a long time ago, now I'm just using some random 12VDC power brick, in which case you do have to have the correct polarity for the 7805 inside )

[timmeh87]

If you are still putting in in the old rectifier, then no you dont

[jdmlight]

If you are still putting in in the old rectifier, then no you dont

Forgot about that part. The rectifier would correct the polarity for you. My NES has been in pieces on my bench so long that I forgot about that...

(why on earth did they not use a regular DC power brick on the NES?)

[stuntpenguin007]

Thanks. I know how to test the polarity of a power brick with a multimeter, but how do I know what the polarity of the thing I'm trying to power is?

I guess I could crack it open and see where the wires lead. Or if I'm lucky they'll even be color coded.

[jdmlight]

Thanks. I know how to test the polarity of a power brick with a multimeter, but how do I know what the polarity of the thing I'm trying to power is?

A lot of times there is a little diagram by the power jack, like this:

(a random googled image)

If not, you can oftentimes find such info on the internets. What is it you're trying to power?

[stuntpenguin007]

A cd64 for my n64. I'm still waiting on shipping, so I don't have it with me right now to check for power markings.

Thanks for all the help, I hope I get it to work

[desertman123]

Amperage on a power brick normally means it can supply up to that many, not that it is giving that much.

750mAh load will take 750mAh, regardless of its a 750mAh brick or 2A brick.

[timmeh87]

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